Edible Films and Coatings Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Report Covers Global Edible Packaging Market Size & Companies and the Market is Segmented by Ingredient Type (Protein, Polysaccharides, Lipids, and Composites); by Application (Dairy Products, Bakery and Confectionary, Fruits and Vegetables, Meat, Poultry and Seafood, and Other Applications); and by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The market size is provided in terms of value (USD Million) during the forecasted years for the above segments.

Edible Films & Coatings Market Size

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Study Period 2018 - 2029
Market Size (2024) USD 3.32 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 4.79 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 7.64 %
Fastest Growing Market South America
Largest Market Asia Pacific

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Edible Films & Coatings Market Analysis

The Edible Films and Coating Market size is estimated at USD 3.32 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 4.79 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.64% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

  • The benefit of using edible coating on food products is that it acts as a barrier for carbon dioxide, lipids, moisture, oxygen, and aromas. It improves food quality and extends the shelf life of products. One major advantage of using edible films and coatings is that several active ingredients can be incorporated into the polymer matrix and consumed with food, thus, enhancing safety or even nutritional and sensory attributes. The edible coatings can be made from soybean protein, wheat gluten, whey, gelatin, and many more.
  • Demand for plant-based food products is increasing among consumers because of their benefits and health consciousness. The food product manufacturers have increased their efforts to increase the shelf life and improve the existing packaging technology, ensuring the microbial safety and preservation of food from the influence of external factors. Technological institutes and researchers are innovating new technologies to develop edible films with the use of different components.
  • For instance, in September 2022, the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, developed an edible coating to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The coating is made from a mix of microalgae extract and polysaccharides. The marine microalgae Dunaliella tertiolecta, known for its antioxidant properties, is used for its various bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, proteins, and polysaccharides. Thus, new product innovations from manufacturers are expected to contribute to the market growth of the edible films and coatings market.

Edible Films & Coatings Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Edible Films & Coating Market according to our research experts:

Increasing Demand for Edible Packaging from Natural Resources

  • Traditional food packaging materials have many shortcomings like environmental effects, pollution, manufacturing requirements, and wastage. The need for alternative packaging materials and packaging formats has increased at a significant level.
  • Issues about sustainability, ethics, food safety, food quality, and product costs are all becoming increasingly important factors for modern-day consumers at the time of purchasing food products, and food packaging legislative regulations enforce a number of these issues. All these factors have largely contributed to the rising demand for edible films and coatings in the food packaging industry. These edible films are extracted from natural and organic products.
  • For instance, wheat gluten, whey protein, corn zein, waxes, cellulose derivatives, and pectins are some edible films manufactured using fruits, nuts, grains, and vegetables. Additionally, manufacturers are innovating in the edible packaging space by using various protein forms.
  • For instance, in June 2022, a scientist named Benedetto Marelli launched a biotech startup called Mori to use silk proteins. These proteins are used to coat garden vegetables, tenderized steaks, fresh poultry, and other perishable and packaged foods.
Edible Films and Coating Market: Volume of Cellulose Produced, in ThoUsand Metric Tons, Spain, 2016-2021

Asia-Pacific Continues to Dominate the Global Market

  • China and Japan are the major consumers of the region's edible films and coatings market. In China, xanthan gum is one of the most commonly used edible coatings in food products, giving rise to the high demand for polysaccharide-based films and coatings.
  • However, research to discover other sources of edible coatings is being conducted in the region, which is expected to extend the shelf life and prolong the freshness of products. Moreover, the rising awareness in countries like India is projected to lead to a very promising market scenario in the forecast period.
  • In April 2021, BASF launched Joncryl HPB (High-Performance Barrier) in Hong Kong. According to the firm, this specific product is a water-based liquid barrier coating that plays an important role in the latest packaging trends and the conservation of natural resources. The strategy behind this new launch was to expand the company's business.
Edible Films and Coating Market: Market Size (%), By Geography, Global, 2021

Edible Films & Coatings Industry Overview

The edible films and coating market is fragmented with global and regional market players. The major players operating in the edible films and coatings market include DuPont de Nemours Inc, Tate & Lyle, Cargill, Incorporated, Koninklijke DSM N.V., and Ingredion Incorporated. Edible film and coatings are a growing market within the packaging segment, where the demand is expected to upscale as consumers seek such options from their regular consumables. The market is poised to witness more innovations over the coming years, and the industry may expect mergers and acquisitions. New brands have emerged recently and have gained significant traction based on their offerings.

Edible Films & Coatings Market Leaders

  1. Tate & Lyle PLC

  2. Cargill, Incorporated

  3. DuPont de Nemours Inc.

  4. Koninklijke DSM N.V.

  5. Ingredion Incorporated

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Edible Films & Coatings Market News

  • In January 2022, In the United States, Akorn Technology announced the commercial launch of its edible coatings for fresh produce. Akorn's smart and multi-functional edible food coatings double the shelf life of most fruits and vegetables, minimize cold chain losses by 30% or more and provide products with better flavor, texture, and appearance.
  • In November 2021, Sufresca, an Agri-Tech Startup, launched an edible coating that is a biodegradable, water-based emulsion that is made entirely of natural food ingredients and built with advanced modified atmosphere properties.
  • In February 2021, Vita Fresh, an Agrofresh Solutions Inc. subsidiary, launched plant-based edible coatings for fresh produce. The produced coatings are sustainable and created using certified ISO14001 "Environmental Management System" standards. The coatings reduce dehydration, lock moisture in the products, and keep the food fresh for a longer time.

Edible Films & Coatings Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Drivers

    2. 4.2 Market Restraints

    3. 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants

      2. 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4. 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 Ingredient Type

      1. 5.1.1 Protein

      2. 5.1.2 Polysaccharides

      3. 5.1.3 Lipids

      4. 5.1.4 Composites

    2. 5.2 Application

      1. 5.2.1 Dairy products

      2. 5.2.2 Bakery and Confectionery

      3. 5.2.3 Fruits and Vegetables

      4. 5.2.4 Meat, Poultry, and Seafood

      5. 5.2.5 Other Applications

    3. 5.3 Geography

      1. 5.3.1 North America

        1. 5.3.1.1 United States

        2. 5.3.1.2 Canada

        3. 5.3.1.3 Mexico

        4. 5.3.1.4 Rest of North America

      2. 5.3.2 Europe

        1. 5.3.2.1 United Kingdom

        2. 5.3.2.2 Germany

        3. 5.3.2.3 France

        4. 5.3.2.4 Italy

        5. 5.3.2.5 Spain

        6. 5.3.2.6 Rest of Europe

      3. 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific

        1. 5.3.3.1 India

        2. 5.3.3.2 China

        3. 5.3.3.3 Japan

        4. 5.3.3.4 Australia

        5. 5.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      4. 5.3.4 South America

        1. 5.3.4.1 Brazil

        2. 5.3.4.2 Argentina

        3. 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America

      5. 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa

        1. 5.3.5.1 South Africa

        2. 5.3.5.2 Saudi Arabia

        3. 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Market Share Analysis

    2. 6.2 Most Adopted Strategies

    3. 6.3 Company Profiles

      1. 6.3.1 Tate & Lyle PLC

      2. 6.3.2 DuPont de Nemours Inc.

      3. 6.3.3 DÖHler Group Se

      4. 6.3.4 Koninklijke DSM N.V.

      5. 6.3.5 Cargill, Incorporated

      6. 6.3.6 Ingredion Incorporated

      7. 6.3.7 RPM International, Inc. (Mantrose-Haeuser Co. Inc.)

      8. 6.3.8 Nagase & Co Ltd

      9. 6.3.9 Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd

      10. 6.3.10 Sufresca

      11. 6.3.11 Pace International, LLC

      12. 6.3.12 AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.

      13. 6.3.13 Akorn Technology, Inc.

    4. *List Not Exhaustive
  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Edible Films & Coatings Industry Segmentation

Edible films and coatings are thin layers of edible materials applied to food products that play an important role in their conservation and distribution. Some of their functions are to protect the product from chemical and microbiological activities.

The edible films and coating market is segmented into ingredient type, application, and geography. Based on ingredient type, the market is segmented into protein, polysaccharides, lipids, and composites. Based on application, the market is segmented into dairy products, bakery and confectionery, fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry and seafood, and other applications. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa.

For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (USD million).

Ingredient Type
Protein
Polysaccharides
Lipids
Composites
Application
Dairy products
Bakery and Confectionery
Fruits and Vegetables
Meat, Poultry, and Seafood
Other Applications
Geography
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
India
China
Japan
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Edible Films & Coatings Market Research FAQs

The Edible Films and Coating Market size is expected to reach USD 3.32 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 7.64% to reach USD 4.79 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Edible Films and Coating Market size is expected to reach USD 3.32 billion.

Tate & Lyle PLC, Cargill, Incorporated, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Koninklijke DSM N.V. and Ingredion Incorporated are the major companies operating in the Edible Films and Coating Market.

South America is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Edible Films and Coating Market.

In 2023, the Edible Films and Coating Market size was estimated at USD 3.08 billion. The report covers the Edible Films and Coating Market historical market size for years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Edible Films and Coating Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Edible Films and Coatings Industry Report

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Edible Films and Coatings Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)